Meet the Reindeer

All-Purpose Antlers
Unlike many types of deer, both male and female reindeer have antlers. Their jumbo antlers have many uses. They can serve as scrapers to clear away snow and ice to find food. Antlers can also be used to defend against predators. Males use them to fight their rivals. 

Frost-Proof Nose
A layer of fur helps reindeer’s noses stay warm in frigid temperatures. When reindeer breathe in, their fuzzy nose warms the air before it hits their lungs. 

Helpful Hooves
Reindeer’s strong, sharp hooves help them dig for moss and other plants under the snow. Each hoof has a hard rim. Like cleats, hooves help the animals walk on snow and ice without slipping.

Super-Powered Stomach
Reindeer spend a lot of time chewing their food. That’s because their stomach has four chambers, or sections. That allows them to spit up, rechew, and slowly break down their food so they can get the most nutrients out of every bite.